One of the questions that came in during the 10:30 service delved into the matter of whether or not our children—or families for that matter—can become an idol. And if so, is there danger in that? Though I answered the first part of the question with a clear-cut ‘yes,’ I did not expound on the […]
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When Faith Doesn’t “Feel” Very Fiery or Fuzzy
So does living by faith mean I’m always fired up, ready to tackle whatever lies ahead? Does trusting God in the shadows mean I’m always feeling a warm coziness while singing Kumbaya? If pastors aren’t careful, we can give the impression that faith is nothing more than optimism. Human confidence. Good ole-fashioned grit. The attitude […]
Q Zone: The Fine Line of Faith
Yesterday, in a message entitled “How Faith Preserves Our Souls,” I preached just from the four explanatory paragraphs of Hebrews 11, intentionally not addressing the many examples in the chapter. (To know why, listen to or watch the intro of the message.) Understandably, these four sections can leave us with questions about faith, and though […]
Sanctifying Suffering: A 2014 Snapshot by Jean
Even though hundreds heard her testimony during the service at our Ankeny campus today, many have asked for it in print, and many others who weren’t able to be there have already inquired about it. While the video will be up later this week, here is the print version she wrote. What a stirring snapshot […]
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